Laura Rozo
The Champions League is moving forward, and the matches are becoming more important, like in the case of Bayern vs Viktoria Plzen, one of the must-see fixtures in this week of soccer. The Germans will be looking to welcome and shine at home against a timid Czech team hoping to come out on top in this group stage.
At JefeBet, we’ll give our analysis, predictions, and other information on the match between these two European teams, Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen, a one-of-a-kind fight with all the thrill of the world’s most famous club event.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Bayern vs Viktoria Plzen Champions League Matchday 3 Game on October 4, 2022
- Where: Allianz Arena Stadium, Munich, Germany
- When: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 11:45 (GMT-5)
- BetMGMMoneyline: Bayern (-1400) / Tie (+1300) / Viktoria Plzen (+3500)
- UnibetAsian Handicap: Bayern (AH -2.5, -195) / Viktoria Plzen (AH +2.5, +163)
- BetMGM’ s Over/Under (2.5): Over (-500), Under (+310)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (+125) / No (-175)
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Bayern Preview
The legendary Bayern Munich is one of the teams that are among the favorites in almost every edition of the UEFA Champions League. Today, of course, this is no exception. The team coached by Julian Nagelsmann is the leader of Group C with an undefeated record of two games. In the Bundesliga, they are in third place behind FC Union Berlin and Freiburg.
In their last Champions League match against FC Barcelona, the Bavarian team showed that they are still the nightmare of the Culés and won 2-0 with goals from Lucas Hernández and Leroy Sané. In this new Bayern vs Viktoria Plzen matchup, the strategy will surely change because of to the absence of stars such as Thomas Müller and Joshua Kimmich due to COVID-19. The Germans have the advantage of playing at home and depend solely on themselves to advance to the round of 16.
Absences: Lucas Hernandez, Kingsley Coman, Bouna Sarr, Joshua Kimmich, Thomas Müller.
Possible Bayern lineup: Manuel Neuer; Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Matthjs de Ligt, Benjamin Pavard; Leon Goretzka, Marcel Sabitzer, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Sadio Mane; Mathys Tel.
Viktoria Plzen Preview
Viktoria is going through a great moment in the Czech League, as they are currently leading the tournament with 7 wins and 2 draws, figures that give a glimpse of the club’s level compared to other teams in their country. In this edition of the UEFA Champions League, on the other hand, they haven’t shown the best of their repertoire so far. The Czech team didn’t win either of the two Group Stage matches.
In the most recent Champions League matchday, the Brewers lost 2-0 to Inter Milan. Edin Dzeko and Denzel Dumfries were on hand to spoil the home party at the Doosan Arena. The visiting team will have the benefit of the red side‘s absences in this new Bayern vs Viktoria Plzen matchup, which they will have to capitalize on if they want to bring themselves back to life in this edition of the “orejona.”
Absences: Pavel Bucha (suspension).
Possible lineup Viktoria Plzen: Jindrich Stanek; Vaclav Jemelka, Lucas Hejda, Ludek Pernica; Milan Havel, Ales Cermak, Lucas Kalvach, Jan Sykora, Adam Vikanova; Tomas Chory, Jhon Mosquera.
JefeBet Prediction
For this match between Bayern vs Viktoria Plzen we believe that Bayern will win. Although Viktoria has had a great run in its home tournament so far, the Germans are more experienced and have a much stronger roster. In addition, in the two previous Champions League matches, the Bavarian team swept the group.
Prediction: Bayern win 2-0.
